Each day is an invitation to change
Lara is a certified psychiatric physician assistant, holistic health coach and breathwork facilitator. She has blended traditional medicine with alternative healing options to create a unique healing experience. She loves helping people who are struggling with depression and anxiety learn how to better support themselves through modern and ancient healing practices. She is a life long learner and is currently working on becoming a certified enneagram coach.
The attributes most often used to describe her approach to healing is empathetic, honest and creative.
On a more personal note, Lara loves dogs. She has a standard poodle named Lula and a labradoodle named Sophie. Being outside, hiking, paddleboarding, doing yoga and spending time laughing with friends and family are some of her favorite activities. She is always reading more than one book at a time, searching for something new to learn and she’s never afraid to try creative culinary adventures, much to the chagrin of her family and friends.
Tracey Jones is Lara's Office Manager. From scheduling, ordering products, social media & newsletters, she does it all! Tracey began at Torch Wellness as the social media coordinator and grew into the office manager position. She has lived in the Tidewater area most of her life. Tracey continues to study human behavior and mindfulness. When not at the office, she enjoys reading, working on puzzles, spending time with close friends, cuddling with her cats, and caring for her patio garden.